WWII Review

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This was one of the main causes of WWII

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Germany wanted to recover from WWI and the Treaty of Versailles

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This type of government is led by a dictator and wants to have a strong military and to conquer lands. Options: Democracy, Fascist, Republic, Monarchy

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Fascist

Front

Japan invaded Korea and China to expand their empire and gain more _______, _________, especially oil.

Back

natural resources

Front

To try to avoid war, at first, Britain and France let Germany take control of Austria, and Czechoslovakia.

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True

Front

WWII officially began when England and France declared war on Germany when Germany invaded which country?

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Poland

Front

Early in the war Germany was successful using this tactic that means 'lightning war'. Tanks and airplanes would attack a specific weak point in the enemy lines.

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Blitzkrieg

Front

Germany used the Blitzkrieg tactic to defeat the English and French near the city of ________.

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Dunkirk

Front

Why did the English Government tell the public that the Battle of Dunkirk was a success?

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They were able to evacuate 150,000 soldiers

Front

What was the biggest failure for the Germans at the battle of Dunkirk?

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They let 150,000 English soldiers escape because they ran out of fuel

Front

The same story can be told in 2 very different ways depending on the point of view of the person telling the story.

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True